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Nature connects us. Stories bring that connection to life.

Rethink Outside helps funders and partners share a more powerful story about how nature and time outside strengthens our communities.

We develop, test, and share narrative frameworks and stories that bring new partners to the table and grow the movement for equitable access to the outdoors.

Narrative in Action

Youth-Led Network Bridges Gaps

By improving connections between Maine’s students and the natural world, the Nature Based Education Consortium (NBEC) builds a healthier future.

Tale of Two Community Schoolyard Projects: From Chiloquin to Tacoma

This story highlights a successful private-public partnership, working at the intersections of outdoor access, education, health, and equity.

Making Sure Every Child Receives the Benefits of Time Outdoors

When more kids and families have access to the outdoors, everyone benefits.

Forging connections in the LGBTQIA+ community through the outdoors

Hear from Ailish Breen, founder of Queer Out Here, a UK-based space for queer folx to connect with nature in a joyful and healing way.

Stereotype or Fact? Black People Don’t Camp

For Black people, feeling welcome and safe in the outdoors isn’t a given.

Thanks to our sponsors for financially supporting Rethink Outside

Rethink Outside photos courtesy of Big City Mountaineers, Children & Nature Network, Education Outside, Life Lab, Lincoln Park Zoo, NatureBridge, National Park Service, National Park Trust, Ocean Discovery Institute, Pie Ranch, Tiny Trees, and YES. Website by Weirdesign.com.